More on Me + Em – Page 1035
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News
Primark sales rise after new store openings but weather dents like-for-likes
Primark has posted a rise a 7% rise in third-quarter sales after it benefited from opening 11 new stores in the period.
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News
M&S clothing sales fall 8.9% after Brexit build-up and fewer promotions
Marks & Spencer has posted a sharp drop in UK first-quarter like-for-likes as it felt the impact of running fewer promotions in its clothing and homewares division.
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Gallery
Store gallery: The sun emerges at Monsoon and shines on Westfield
After a tough 2015, fashion retailer Monsoon has opened a new flagship in Westfield London. John Ryan visits it.
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Gallery
In pictures: Amazon's most popular products so far in 2016
Amazon unveils its second annual trends report showcasing the big-hitting products in 2016 – from Pure Chimp Super Tea to vintage lightbulbs.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Sainsbury's, Argos, Asda and more
Retail round-up: Amazon to hire 1,000 more staff, Sainsbury’s deal puts 600 jobs at risk, Asda warns of supermarket price wars
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Sainsbury's and Netto go their separate ways
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Sainsbury’s split with Netto to result in all 16 stores closing, before it acquires Home Retail Group
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News
The Co-op acquires six stores from collapsed My Local chain
The Co-op has acquired six stores from My Local following the struggling c-store chain’s collapse into administration last month.
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News
Walgreens Boots Alliance profits jump as US sales drive growth
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s profits soared in its third quarter but international sales were impacted by currency exchange rates.
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Interview
Interview: Poundland's Jim McCarthy looks back on his 43 years in retail
Jim McCarthy is rarely stuck for words. Anyone who knows the gregarious retail veteran will testify to that.
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News
Yoox Net-a-Porter launches Mr Porter own-label as it unveils five-year plan
Yoox Net-a-Porter revealed today that it will launch a Mr Porter own-brand label, as it unveiled an ambitious five-year growth plan.
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News
Budgens and Londis boost parent Booker’s first-quarter sales
Food retailer and wholesaler Booker’s first-quarter sales were bolstered by Budgens and Londis, but the group reported a drop in like-for-likes.
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Opinion
Opinion: Six tips to help retail leaders think clearly in turbulent times
As I talk to retail leaders, it’s clear that many are highly concerned with the current political situation in the UK.
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News
Frank Field: Tina Green made £28m last year from BHS acquisition
The MP leading the select committee on BHS has hit out at Lady Tina Green, calling to attention the sums she continues to earn from BHS.
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News
Topps Tiles reports increased like-for-likes in third quarter
Topps Tiles has reported a rise in like-for-likes in its third quarter, saying it is “confident in [its] ability to outperform the market”.
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News
Shop prices continue to fall as fresh food costs edge down
Shop prices fell in June as the 38-month run of deflation continued and food items declined to the lowest level since September last year.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Made.com uses digital storytelling in new Paris studio
Made.com claims to be a tech company, yet its new Paris store confirms it treads the fine line between etailer and bricks-and-mortar merchant.
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News
Sainsbury's boss Coupe 'absolutely convinced' by Argos deal despite Brexit
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has downplayed fears over Brexit and remains “absolutely convinced” of the rationale to acquire Home Retail Group.
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News
Ex-M&S boss Marc Bolland set to join investment group Blackstone
Former Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland is set to join investment group Blackstone, to lead its European private equity arm.
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Analysis
Analysis: Bangladesh attack - fashion retailers grapple with fall-out
Last Friday’s shootings at the Holey Artisan Bakery café in Dhaka left 28 people dead and the Bangladeshi garment industry reeling.
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Analysis
At a glance: British Corner Shop, Waitrose's newest online partner
Etailer British Corner Shop has unveiled a tie-up with Waitrose to sell the grocer’s goods overseas. Retail Week takes a look at the online business.